Search for the Dugong

We went in search for the Dugong in Abu Dabab knowing that it took some people 13 visits before they got to see the Dugong. But we made a search through the sea grass and beautiful clear water searching for our friend the Dugong.

Instead we saw six turtles amazingly with feeders on their back cleaning them as they hung around eating the grass on the sea bed. I was in my element watching and taking photos and apparently I got really close to them and they must have seriously thought I was barmy and unfrightening. Thankfully!
However, as I was chasing the Guitar fish to take a photo of it as it writhed around the bottom of the sea bed it made an instant U-turn on me and I swear it looked at me as if I was pestering it...I mean a beautiful creature like that has to be observed but when it springs back with a bit of personality and gusto you feel quite perturbed in an instant!

Needless to say, I slinked back and made sure my buddy was aware too! Sad to say I did not see the Dugong! BOO HOO......next time!